The revolt of Polish workers in the summer of 1980 led to the creation of Solidarity,
the first independent trade union free of party or state control in Eastern
Europe. This book is the first in-depth account of the creation, growth, organization
and work of Solidarity. Based on visits by the author to Poland in 1980 and
1981, the book describes through the words of Solidarity's leaders, expert advisers
and rank and file members the union's struggles, its achievements, and the involvement
of the Polish working class in the remaking of their society.